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    MG Windsor EV Prices Hiked By Rs 50k – BaaS To Cost 40 Paisa / Km More

    MG Windsor EVWindsor EV has emerged as the top selling MG car in India, contributing more than 50% to overall sales
    Launched last year, the Windsor EV has proven to be a goldmine for MG Motor. It is available at an affordable price point and comes with industry-first BaaS (Battery as a Service) ownership option. While contributing to the brand’s overall sales, Windsor EV has also helped increase MG’s market share in the electric segment.
    MG Windsor price hiked (full purchase price option)
    Just around four months have passed since the launch of Windsor EV. Prices have now been increased, indicating that the initial introductory pricing offer is no longer applicable. Windsor EV has three variants, all of which have witnessed a flat price hike of Rs 50,000. The base variant ‘Excite’ is now available at a starting price of Rs 14 lakh. The mid-spec variant ‘Exclusive’ will now cost Rs 15 lakh. Windsor EV top-spec ‘Essence’ variant gets a revised price tag of Rs 16 lakh.
    While prices have been hiked under the full purchase option, it is unlikely to create any major impact on sales. Windsor EV is well-equipped and justifies the updated price range of Rs 14 lakh to Rs 16 lakh. MG is offering lifetime warranty for the first owner, something that is quite advantageous for buyers.
    Windsor EV buyers do not have to worry about things like battery issues and battery replacement costs. Early buyers will also be able to access free charging for one complete year at MG’s public charging stations. This ensures further savings for Windsor EV owners. Another assurance comes in the form of 60% buyback after 3 years / 45,000 kms.
    BaaS Subscription rate increased to Rs 3.9 / Km
    While the ex-showroom prices under BaaS remain unchanged, the subscription price has been increased by 40 paisa per km. The Ex-showroom prices under BaaS are Rs 9.99 lakh for Excite, Rs 10.99 lakh for Exclusive and Rs 11.99 lakh for Essence variant. These prices are the same as earlier under the BaaS ownership model. However, the per km subscription rate has been increased from Rs 3.5 to Rs 3.9. It is to note that this per km subscription cost is in addition to the charging cost.
    It remains to be seen what impact the increased BaaS subscription rate has on sales. Market reports indicate that a significant percentage of Windsor EV sales are from the BaaS purchase model. The BaaS system has proven to be a gamechanger. MG Motor will certainly be keen to ensure that its BaaS program continues to be perceived as the best VFM option in the EV segment.
    While prices have been hiked, there are no changes to the features and specs. MG Windsor EV is equipped with a 38-kWh battery pack that connects to a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor. It generates 134 hp and 200 Nm, with power sent to the front wheels. Users can access drive modes of Eco+, Eco, Normal, and Sport. Windsor EV has a decent range of 331 km. Charging is pretty quick with a DC fast charger, allowing users to load up to 80% in just around 40 minutes. More

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    India-Spec MG Cyberster Details Revealed – 510bhp, 725 Nm, Scissor Doors

    India-spec MG Cyberster When compared to immediate rivals, MG Cyberster is likely to be India’s most affordable Roadster with a drop-top roof and Scissor doors JSW MG Motor India is poised to bring about a revolution in Indian automotive segment within the EV substrata. After consolidating their position as a leading mainstream EV manufacturer, MG […] More

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    MG Cyberster India Unveil – Classics that Evolve

    Cyberster India Unveil scheduled for January 2025Classic Roadster Vibes, Electrified by MG Cyberster – India Unveil
    MG Cyberster represents a bold step into the future of electric sports cars. As the flagship model under MG Select, it is positioned to attract discerning customers seeking sustainable luxury. MG Cyberster integrates advanced technology with a design inspired by the classic MG B Roadster, celebrating a rich legacy of open-air motoring.
    The Cyberster’s design looks at the drawing board of the MG B Roadster of the 1960s. This electric roadster seamlessly combines traditional aesthetics with a futuristic vision. Cyberster’s silhouette reflects the essence of classic roadster proportions, reinterpreted for a modern audience.
    MG Cyberster Stylish Scissor Doors
    MG Cyberster India unveil in January 2025
    Cyberster will unveil in January 2025. This marks a significant moment for MG Select, a luxury channel brand by JSW MG Motor India. Catering to customers prioritising something more, MG Select aims to reshape expectations within the premium automobile market in India.
    MG’s fastest roadster, Cyberster draws from MG’s storied history in motorsport. It incorporates new age tech to create an all-electric platform. By blending traditional performance attributes with technological advancements, the Cyberster redefines what a roadster can offer in the electric vehicle (EV) era.
    Cyberster Roadster
    India’s Luxury Market Welcomes MG Cyberster
    Cyberster brings together performance paired with functional luxury. This approach aligns with evolving consumer preferences for sustainable mobility solutions without compromising on style or speed.
    MG Select caters to the demands of India’s growing luxury car market. With experience centres across 12 cities, MG Select provides curated touchpoints for customers to explore brand offerings. This growing network underlines the importance of accessibility in reaching audiences.
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    Purpose-Driven Luxury Portfolio
    The Cyberster’s name reflects its technological orientation. Purpose-driven advancements ensure that this vehicle delivers a high-performance driving experience while adhering to modern sustainability standards. Features designed to enhance comfort, safety, and driving dynamics highlight its forward-looking ethos.
    MG Select focuses on blending innovation, heritage, and sustainability. Vehicles under this brand, including the Cyberster, offer a refined approach to luxury. This strategy caters to new-age consumers who seek exclusivity and functionality in equal measure.
    MG Cyberster Design
    A Roadster for the Ages: Timeless Appeal
    Expanding the Roadster TraditionThe Cyberster extends MG’s legacy of creating roadsters with global appeal. As a convertible, it brings an unmatched sense of open-air driving. This aspect is central to the design philosophy of MG, ensuring the roadster heritage remains relevant in the electric age.
    MG Cyberster embodies the evolution of roadsters in the modern world. From its inspiration in MG’s iconic models to its cutting-edge electric platform, Cyberster appeals to automotive enthusiasts and EV advocates alike. This vehicle redefines performance while staying grounded in the values of Morris Garages.
    Electric Sportscar MG Cyberster
    Gaurav Gupta, Chief Growth Officer, JSW MG Motor India, said, “Growing up and even today, many of us dream of owning a sleek sports car—the kind that makes your heart race, your hair fly in the wind, and lets you relive the romance and thrill we have all seen in iconic movies and on racetracks. The MG Cyberster brings that dream to life, blending the timeless allure of classic roadsters with modern technology and inspired innovation. It encapsulates the thrill and charm of a bygone era while appealing to the discerning tastes of new-age luxury customers in India.” More

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    MG Windsor EV Beats Tata Nexon EV – Becomes No 1 Electric Car Of India

    MG Windsor EVMG Motor sold a total of 3,116 units of the Windsor EV in October 2024, accounting for 30% of total passenger EVs sold in the same month
    MG Windsor EV, the very latest of entrants into the company lineup and into the electric vehicle segment in the country, has emerged the most victorious. This new electric vehicle was launched in September 2024. In Oct 2024, it has become the best-selling electric car in the country with 3,116 unit sales. MG Windsor has replaced Tata Nexon EV as the No 1 selling electric car in the country.
    MG Windsor EV Sales Oct 2024
    MG Motor India posted 37.92% YoY growth to a total of 7,045 units. Of these, new Windsor accounted for 3,116 units in its first month of launch. MG Motor also sells the Astor, Hector, Gloster, ZS EV and Comet EV in the country. This was the highest monthly sales registered by MG Motor India.

    Indian Olympic Medalists 2024 Felicitated with MG Windsor EVs pic.twitter.com/jYXU2cZL3p
    — RushLane (@rushlane) November 15, 2024

    What is it that has instantly made the new MG Windsor such a success in its segment? It has displaced the Tata Nexon EV, which till date was the best-selling electric car in India. The Windsor EV even overtook the Comet and ZS from its own stables. The Windsor EV saw an exceptional response right from its first day of booking windows being opened on 3rd October 2024. Within 24 hours, the Windsor had amassed 15,176 bookings making it the first passenger electric vehicle to achieve this target in the Indian market.
    MG Windsor EV Deliveries
    MG Windsor is presented in three variants of Excite, Essence, and Exclusive. Its pricing under BaaS (Battery-as-a-Service) is from Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 11.99 lakh, with Rs 3.5 per km. As a whole, the Windsor EV comes in at a starting price of Rs 13.50 lakh (ex-showroom). MG Motor has been making record deliveries, with over 100 Windsor EVs getting delivered in a day at select dealership.
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    MG Windsor is available in four exterior colour options of Starburst Black, Pearl White, Clay Beige, and Turquoise Green. It is based on the Wuling Cloud EV and shares some of its features. These include all LED lights, LED DRLs, a slim connecting light bar and also a connected light bar at the rear. It rides on 18 inch alloy wheels and shows off a massive front bumper.
    The interiors of the new MG Windsor EV also sees class leading features. These include a large 15.6 inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, an 8.8 inch digital instrument cluster and a leather wrapped steering wheel in a two spoke design. A large glass roof, 256 multi light LED ambient lighting, 9 speaker Infinity sound system, aero-lounge rear seats with 135 degree recline facility and adjustable front seats are among its interior highlights.
    Top Safety Features
    What makes the MG Windsor even more attractive to buyers in the country is its host of safety equipment. In terms of safety, it gets a 360-degree camera, surround view camera, 6 airbags, electronic parking brake, auto hold assist, tyre pressure monitoring system (TMPS) and electronic stability control.
    MG Windsor EV is presented with an IP67 rated 38 kWh lithium ion phosphate battery pack. This allows for a 332 km range and gets synced to a permanent magnet synchronous motor that offers 134 hp power and 220 Nm torque. Charging via a DC charger takes upto 55 minutes. The MG Windsor competes with the Tata Nexon EV, Curvv EV, and the Mahindra XUV400 in its segment. More

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    2025 MG ZS EV Revealed – Radical New Design Over Next-Gen Astor

    New 2025 MG ZS EV Revealed as ES5When compared to the recently debuted new-gen Astor (ZS HEV), the new 2025 MG ZS EV (ES5) bears a unique appearance
    ZS EV is among the first electric cars in India to offer a larger realistic range and bring more buyers onto the EV train. This is the first electric offering from MG and has received one major facelift since launch. Now, the next-gen 2025 MG ZS EV has broken cover and looks significantly radical than it did before.
    2025 MG ZS EV Revealed
    There is a new generation of ZS EV, which the company is calling ES5. It may potentially launch in India, replacing the current model. ZS EV, currently on sale, and Astor look identical except for a closed-off grill on the former as opposed to that on the latter. This is to reduce costs by sharing most of their components and sheet metal.
    However, that isn’t the case with just debuted ES5 (ZS EV) and recently debuted ZS (Astor). That is because they seem to be two different vehicles. It has to be noted that Astor is known as ZS globally and ZS EV is an electric version of it called, well, ZS EV.
    The just debuted ES5 will replace MG’s ZS EV and is likely to be positioned as a new vehicle rather than being called ZS EV. Hence the deviation in naming strategy and vastly different design language and sheet metal used. More information will be revealed officially soon.
    New 2025 MG ZS EV – Front
    Dimensions are different too. For context, New ZS (Astor) measures 4.43m long, 1.81m wide and ES5 (ZS EV) measures 4.48m long and 1.85m wide. Just from the pictures, we can see that ES5 looks a lot more sportier, yet sophisticated in its own way.
    Radical new design
    It is yet to be confirmed if ES5 will take ZS EV name in the future or will be called ES5. Design-wise, we can see a complete departure from recently debuted ZS. We get split headlight design with triple LED DRL signature on top and headlamps positioned below them. ES5’s grill is of a closed design as it doesn’t need a lot of air flow.
    ORVMs on ES5 are new and so are the alloy wheels. ES5 also has different sheet metal than the recently debuted ZS and window line is unique as well. At the rear, ES5 gets a new and sporty spoiler design, while ZS’ appear plain. ES5 is the only one to get connected rear LED tail lights with a much sportier design.
    New 2025 MG ZS EV
    Powertrain details are not known yet. Speculations suggest the same electric underpinnings will be offered on ES5 as MG 4 electric hatchback. This means an LFP battery pack of up to 77 kWh promising around 520 km of range on a single charge. Powering the new ES5 (2025 MG ZS EV) might be either a 168 bhp motor, or a 201 bhp or even a 241 bhp unit. More

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    MG Windsor EV Deliveries Start – New TVC Launched

    New MG Windsor EV Deliveries StartThe 38 kWh battery on MG Windsor EV promises 332 km of range and supports 45 kW DC charging enabling 10-80% SOC in 55 minutes
    With the launched of their Windsor EV, JSW MG Motor India has had a rather successful strategy to turn the tides around. Windsor EV has received excellent reception and it clocked over 15K bookings on the first day. The company has now commenced deliveries of MG Windsor to customers during the auspicious festive season.
    MG Windsor EV Deliveries Start
    The company has successfully cracked the code and introduced a whole new pricing strategy to accelerate faster adoption of EVs. Called BaaS (Battery as a Service), MG is offering battery rental schemes enabling extremely competitive Ex-sh prices. Soon, BaaS program was extended to incorporate Comet and ZS EV as well.
    New MG Windsor EV Aero Lounge Seats
    With BaaS as a potent weapon in their arsenal, JSW MG Motor India has successfully launched Windsor EV and has commenced deliveries of the same. At the same time, MG has launched “Live Business Class” campaign and released a TVC highlighting Windsor EV as the most comfortable vehicle in its segment.
    Windsor EV is a 4.3m long electric vehicle that starts at Rs 9.99 lakh (Ex-sh) with BaaS. The company is further sweetening the deal by offering one year free charging for Windsor EV buyers. Included in the package are comprehensive warranty and buyback plans that will appeal to prospective buyers.
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    Without BaaS, MG Windsor EV prices are still attractive as it starts from Rs 13.5 lakh (Ex-sh). For the price, MG Windsor EV packs quite a lot of features and equipment along with offering unmatched comfort. Notable exterior features include pop-out flush door handles, 18-inch alloy wheels and all-LED lighting among others.
    On the inside, we get an expansive space with a lot of room for both front seat and rear seat occupants. There is a comprehensive package of features to cater to tech-savvy buyers and exceptional quality of materials used along with excellent fit and finish. The 38 kWh battery promises up to 332 km of range from a single charge.
    New MG Windsor EV Infinity View Roof
    New TVC
    The company has released a new TVC aligning MG Windsor EV ownership with Business Class travel where luxury and comfort is concerned. Thus associating Windsor EV with premium and elegant mobility solutions that target demographic will appreciate.
    The TVC shows a family consisting of a father, a mother and a child traveling in both a business class jet 33,000 feet above and draws similarities of that experience to the comfort and luxury offered by MG Windsor EV. Highlighting features like a panoramic glass roof, 135-degree reclinable Aero-lounge seats, ambient lighting and the 15.6-inch infotainment screen, among others. More

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    MG Windsor EV Booking Day 1 – Lineup from Pune to Lonavala—how many cars?

    MG Windsor EVMG Windsor EV booking – Price Tags in Perspective: What’s the Cost of Going Electric?
    In a first, an EV enjoys significant attention, marking an essential development in India’s electric vehicle landscape. First-day bookings reached 15,176 units, indicating enthusiastic consumer interest. your MG Windsor EV booking interest requires an initial payment of Rs 11,000. Deliveries are set to commence on October 12, 2024. The brilliant initial response to MG Windsor EV aligning with the manufacturer’s shift towards electric mobility in the automotive market.
    Pricing plans reveal a starting price (BAAS) of INR 9.99 lakh, with an additional INR 3.5 per kilometre. The outright purchase (includes battery) price for the vehicle is INR 13,49,800 (ex-showroom), positioning it competitively in the CUV segment. This pricing strategy reflects MG’s commitment to making electric vehicles accessible to a wider range of buyers.

    Range Anxiety? MG Windsor EV Aims to Address It
    MG Windsor EV features a 38 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, certified to IP67 standards. With a power output of 100 kW (136 ps) and a torque rating of 200 Nm, the vehicle offers decent performance. You can switch between four distinct driving modes: Eco+, Eco, Normal, and Sport. Allowing drivers to select the mode that suits their preferences/needs.
    ARAI-certified range stands at 332 km, catering to urban commuting needs and enhancing the vehicle’s appeal among customers. This range makes the MG Windsor EV a viable option for those transitioning to electric mobility. Variants available include Excite, Exclusive, and Essence, providing options for diverse customer preferences.
    Free Charging for a Year
    Several industry-first initiatives accompany the launch. Notably, the MG Windsor EV offers a lifetime battery warranty for the first owner. This warranty serves to reassure customers about battery longevity and reliability. Furthermore, owners benefit from one year of free charging at public charging stations through the eHUB by MG app, enhancing convenience.
    The buyback policy adds another layer of attractiveness to the offering. Customers can expect a 60 percent buyback after three years or 45,000 km, encouraging confidence in vehicle ownership. These initiatives signify MG’s proactive approach to fostering customer engagement in the evolving electric vehicle market.
    MG e-Shield Package,Roadside Assistance
    Manufacturer convenience includes the MG e-Shield package, which comprises a three-year unlimited kilometre warranty on the vehicle. This package further strengthens the appeal of the MG Windsor EV by ensuring reliability and peace of mind for buyers. Roadside assistance (RSA) coverage for three years and three labour-free services enhance customer support and ownership experience.
    MG Windsor EV launch reflects a broader market trend toward electric vehicles in India. Growing consumer awareness and interest in electric mobility form the basis of this shift. The Indian automotive segment increasingly recognises the importance of sustainable solutions, aligning with efforts to reduce carbon footprints.
    A Lasting Impact? The Future of MG Windsor EV in India
    As demand for electric vehicles continues to rise, the MG Windsor EV positions itself strategically within the market. Its emphasis on features such as battery warranties and competitive pricing resonates with consumers considering electric options. Demand denoted through first day MG Windsor EV booking trends signals a notable shift in preferences, with customers seeking reliable, efficient, and new age transportation solutions for personal use.
    As a product, MG Windsor EV exemplifies a commitment to customer satisfaction and market adaptability. By addressing key concerns such as battery reliability and charging convenience, MG presents a strong case. And is keeping pace with evolving consumer expectations. As deliveries approach, anticipation surrounding the MG Windsor EV remains high, poised to make a lasting impact on the Indian electric vehicle landscape.
    Satinder Singh Bajwa, Chief Commercial Officer, JSW MG Motor India, said, “We are grateful to our customers who have embraced the MG Windsor wholeheartedly and enabled it to reach the milestone of 15,176 bookings in just one day. This achievement solidifies the MG Windsor’s position as a progressive force in India’s electric vehicle market. As the first EV to reach this benchmark, the MG Windsor’s popularity underscores the increasing demand for sustainable, cost-effective, and rider-friendly transportation choices among Indian car buyers. We are delighted to contribute to this evolution, and remain committed to delivering innovative, intelligent, and eco-friendly mobility solutions.” More